Community Care Assistant

The Community Care Assistant course equips students with the skills and knowledge to care for patients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Care Worker and acquire practical skills for work in caring environments. You will gain an understanding of the nursing process, appreciate the models of care and develop an awareness of nursing ethics and etiquette in care situations.

Community Care Assistants work with people who, perhaps through illness, a physical or learning disability or a mental health problem, need support to cope within their own home. Dependingon the client's needs and ability, Care Assistants enable their clients to do day-to-day tasks such as washing, getting dressed and preparing meals. They also provide social and emotional care.

Community Care Assistants are educated on the ageing process and how to provide individualised holistic care for the older person. You are introduced to the area of sociology and social studies and study the levels of personal development. In addition, you will be afforded the opportunity to further your personal development and enhance your communication skills.

Qualifications Gained

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468)

Entry Requirement

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. Acceptance to Full Time courses is interview based, there are no specific points requirements.

Course Structure

This is a full time course delivered over 1 academic year.

Course Content Modules

Care Provision & Practice

Human Growth & Development

Safety & Health at Work

Communications

Work Experience

Care of the Older Person

Introduction to Nursing

Social Studies

Back to Education Allowance

If you are currently unemployed and in receipt of a social welfare payment you may be eligible to the Back to Education Allowance which allows you to return to education and still retain your welfare payment You must be aged 21 or over and be accepted onto an accredited full time course to meet the criteria. Please speak with your local welfare office to discuss your eligibility as there may be an alternative route.

Booking

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Open Days

Attending an open day can be extremely beneficial to any potential new learner.

It gives you the opportunity to meet with one of our department experts who can guide and advise you on the best course possible to suit your needs, whether its full time, part-time or distance learning. We can also advise on career opportunities or progression routes upon completion of a course with us here at Portobello Institute.

2018 open day dates

Thursday 21st June. 5 - 7pm

We offer an open door policy and are more than happy to arrange a meeting with you to discuss your educational needs.

The college is close to Henry Street and Jervis Street shopping areas and less than a ten minute walk from the lively cosmopolitan area of Temple Bar. Buses, the Dart and Luas (Red Line) are all within short walking distance.**